| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $6.81 | 3.645% | $7.0582 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.49 | 9.807% | $189.4061 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.65 | 11.447% | $14.098 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.86 | 12.791% | $97.9703 | $97.97 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.47 | 13.727% | $66.4962 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.69 | 7.364% | $87.7057 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.75 | 4.473% | $215.9979 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.72 | $678.7324 | $678.75 | $678.70 | $678.80 | |